Gardening for the holidays
Here are a few tips for those going away and those staying home
Gardens
How to grow vegetables in pots
If you don’t have much space here are the 5 steps to follow to create an urban vegetable garden
Eight indoor plants that improve overall health and wellness
Besides adding to the look of your decor, indoor plants have proved to improve overall mental health and well-being
5 ways to be water-wise in your garden
South Africa is a water scarce country and keeping a garden in good shape requires this precious resource in abundance.
Why having a garden in front of your house is good for your mental health
A recently published study has shown that having plants in domestic front gardens (front yards) is associated with lower signs of stress
How to grow dill
In an extract from his book, 'Grow Fruit and Vegetables in Pots', Aaron Bertelsen, vegetable gardener and cook at Great Dixter, offers advice for how to grow dill
Time To Reflect
Lockdown benefits take root
How to make your garden a place to entertain all year round
The nights are drawing in and the weather is getting cooler but social distancing rules dictate that it is healthier to entertain your friends outside.
These elements will turn your garden into a haven of peace and serenity
After the anxiety of six months of lockdown, many of us are looking for ways to relax
Going green? Consider these 7 natural fibres in your wardrobe
Some things never change, like our need to always have the latest fashion, looking on fleek and feeling great when we go out, even if it does mean having to match or contrast our face mask, in these days of Covid-19.
Garden light ideas
Glow up with these light ideas
How to build a raised bed for your garden
In an extract from new book Kitchen Garden Revival, garden designer Nicole Johnsey Burke gives us a step-by-step guide to building your own raised bed for the garden
Get your plant fix online
This South African mystery plant subscription is happiness in a box
A garden designer's tips for small gardens
Lottie Delamain, who has launched a remote garden design service for DIY gardeners, shares her expert tips for creating space and style in small gardens
Garden Day returns for a virtual celebration of our beloved green spaces
On Sunday 11 October, South Africans across the country will celebrate their unique green spaces and gardens with a virtual garden gathering with garden guru Tanya Visser, interior designer Donald Nxumalo, flower farmer Adene Nieuwoudt and many more